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Beef Chicharrón
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Beef Chicharrón

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • beef with skin and fat (partially frozen, cut into pieces)Meat700 g
  • waterOther1.5 litres
  • chicken bouillonPantry15 g
  • saltSpices8 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

718kcal

Carbs
1 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
65 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the meat

    • Buy beef that has the skin and fat on it
    • Chill the meat in the freezer until slightly firm so it is easier to cut
    • Cut the meat into pieces
    Step 1
  2. Boil the meat

    • Put the pieces into a pot with water
    • Add the chicken bouillon and the salt
    • Bring to a boil and let it boil before taking it off the heat
    Step 2
  3. Strain and season

    • Strain the meat well, removing all the water
    • Season to taste before frying
    Step 3
  4. Fry the chicharrón

    • Heat the oil until it is nice and hot
    • Fry the meat until it puffs up and cooks evenly
    • Drain the chicharrones
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Eat the chicharrones on their own, with guacamole or in a guisado
    Step 5